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[It looks like Lucy's found the keyboard function, though there's nothing more than some very confused keysmashing for quite awhile. She's only familiar with typewriters, after all

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[guardsthecrown]

[Cheetara replies in video. She makes a slight bow before speaking.]

Hello. Are you a new arrival? I'm Cheetara.

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[There's a surprised noise on the other end and the feed tilts wildly again, because Lucy wasn't altogether expecting anyone to actually answer. It takes awhile, but she eventually replies with far more calm than she feels.]

Yes, I think so. Pleasure to meet you, Cheetara! I'm Lucy.

[Pause.]

Is this a hospital? I don't remember being ill.

[guardsthecrown]

Yes. Abax Memorial Hospital. There are many of us who find ourselves there, even if we are not ill, or injured- [Cheetara hesitates a moment, but decides honesty is best.] or dead.

Have you contacted any friends or found clothing, yet?

[valianced]

I've never heard of this place before. It's not in England, is it?

[For a second she did think she was dead. But the idea of being in yet another new place is almost exciting, if it weren't so strangely ominous.]

My sister's talking to me right now as well. I think I'll be all right.

[herewegoto]

[voice;encrypted]

Hello.

[valianced]

[voice;encrypted]

Oh--hello.

[Because she's the sort who'll greet mysterious disembodied voices coming from strange devices.]

Erm, who am I speaking to?

[herewegoto]

Kasumi.

[at least the mysterious voice is trying to sound friendly?]

What's your name?

[valianced]

[That's a point to the mysterious voice, then.

She sounds a bit more confident, though still wary.]

Lucy. Pleased to meet you, Kasumi.

[happyduckbutt]

[Video]

Hello there?

I'm guessing you're new. [He smiles faintly.]

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[Video]

[She returns the smile hesitantly.] Yes, I think I am. My name's Lucy.

[happyduckbutt]

Nice to meet you, Lucy. I'm Ventus- or just Ven is fine too.

It's pretty weird trying to figure things out around here, but if you need any help, I'd be glad to offer it.

[valianced]

Pleasure to meet you too, Ven!

[She's got so many questions right now.]

Is this thing we're talking to each other through something like a telephone? Only with. . . pictures?

[missedtwoyears]

[Voice]

[More children. Shepard disapproves so much, there are no words.

Which doesn't really register at all in her voice, calm and crisp, but not unfriendly.]

Hello. Are you all right?

[valianced]

[Voice]

[It's the sort of voice that puts Lucy a little at ease, because at least this person sounds like she knows what's going on.]

It's all right, I'm fine. Just a bit confused, I suppose.

[missedtwoyears]

Understandable. It's a disorienting way to wake up. [And that is a drastic understatement.] Is anyone bringing you food and clothing?

[valianced]

I've been speaking to my sister as well. She's going to come.

[urnotafraid]

[VIDEO]

There are a few people here... Are you okay or do you need someone to help you?

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[video]

I'm quite all right. [The next bit is a bit hesitant. She's reading the tag.] Is there a way out of this--morgue?

[urnotafraid]

The door should be open and you should be able to find some clothing in the locker rooms nearby. If not, there might be a couple women in the building to get you something to wear.

[valianced]

Thank you.

[She's standing now, and walking briskly to the first door she sees. Then a thought strikes her, and she stops.]

I'm not dead, am I?